US Bridges

KY-513 over Salt River

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 003B00045N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-513 over Salt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-513 over Salt River in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 811 vehicles a day, projected to reach 811 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-513
CrossesSalt River
Location1.3 MI W of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 513
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97361, -84.90028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2022)
Projected traffic811 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-513 over Salt River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-513 over Salt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-513 over Salt River carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-513 over Salt River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-513 over Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.